Whether your searching for a family compound with income potential or a hospitality lifestyle, the Robert Frost Mountain Cabins offer a blend of rustic charm and modern convenience, with significant potential for expansion and diverse income opportunities. It includes a primary residence, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a multi-purpose building, seven timber frame cabins (with permits for three more), and various utility buildings. The property offers stunning views of the Green Mountain National Forest and features modern amenities like high-speed fiber internet, EV chargers, and a solar array. The cabins are fully equipped with two bedrooms, kitchens, and screened-in porches. Guest amenities include a 6-person hot tub, trails, campfire pits, and access to foot trails and the VAST Snowmobile Trail Network. Nearby to the Middlebury College Snowbowl, Rikert Touring Center and miles of hiking. The property has a high occupancy rate and a strong base of repeat guests-it is a lucrative investment opportunity. Located near Middlebury College, the cabins attract visitors for family reunions, graduations, and cultural events. The property is ideal for investors, hospitality entrepreneurs, or as a private family retreat. The main house has been recently renovated and includes three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an office. The ADU, built in 2021, offers additional living space. The property also features a timber frame/partial straw bale building, equipment shed, and recycling shed.
Ripton is located in Vermont. Ripton, Vermont has a population of 549. Ripton is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 34.97% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.02%.
The median household income in Ripton, Vermont is $88,393. The median household income for the surrounding county is $77,978 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ripton is 47.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 76.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 5.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.5 inches per year, with 120.4 inches of snow per year.
